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feeling

[fee-ling] / ˈfi lɪŋ /






Usage

What are other ways to say feeling? The noun feeling is a general term for a subjective point of view as well as for specific sensations: to be guided by feeling rather than by facts; a feeling of sadness, of rejoicing. Emotion is applied to an intensified feeling: agitated by emotion. Passion is strong or violent emotion, often so powerful that it takes over the mind or judgment: stirred to a passion of anger. Sentiment is a mixture of thought and feeling, especially refined or tender feeling: Recollections are often colored by sentiment.

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But over in pathology at the Salisbury trust, head of department Lee Phillips is feeling the pressure.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

But, I have a feeling knowing how our fans roll, I have a feeling they won’t be much different here.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

On the flip side, Florida homeowners are feeling some relief as premiums cool off.

From MarketWatch Sep. 9, 2026

Hauser, who came to the RBA from the Bank of England in 2024, was revealing the depth of feeling among policy makers about inflation risks which have started to boil up again.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

On Saturday morning, Kathy woke up feeling depressed.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

I see why you are mixing your mother’s wishes with your feelings about your brother.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

He listens to them, as they navigate their complicated feelings, closely tracking the way their intersecting paths lead them toward incremental revelation.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Heightened security measures in every corner of society added to feelings of unease.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

My college students have no such memories or feelings.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

This is the moment when I could tell him that it hurt my feelings when weekend sleepovers stopped being a thing just because Celia was too busy.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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